LasTar — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
|---|---|---|
| GET THE BIGGEST ALIEN ARMY AND WIN 10 KEYS! | 2026-10-11 | Welcome to The Alien Army Challenge! Get as many Aliens as you can in a single run and win 10 LasTar Steam Keys!Rules Take a screenshot by pressing F12 while the game is paused, so the number of Aliens is clearly visible, then post it in the Steam Community Hub.The game must be at the upgrade selection screen when you take the screenshot.Challenges and Multiplayer are allowed!The challenge ends on October 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM.If you think you're going to die in the next wave, make sure to take your screenshot before it's too late!Only the player with the HIGHEST number of Aliens wins the 10 LasTar Steam Keys!Good luck, and may the biggest Al |
| Reach Wave 80 & Win a Key | 2026-05-01 | A new challenge for LasTar is now live!The first 3 players to reach Wave 80 and post a screenshot in the Steam Community tab as proof will win 3 game keys each (9 keys total).Rules:You must reach Wave 80 in LasTarPost a clear screenshot (F12) showing your achievementUpload your screenshot in the Steam Community discussion/event commentsOnly the first 3 valid submissions will winPlease make sure your Steam comments/messages are enabled so we can contact you if you winWinners will be contacted after verification. Good luck, and survive as long as you can! |
| LasTar v2.3 – Language Update & Balance Changes | 2026-04-18 | == NEW LANGUAGES ==- Added Russian- Added French- Added German- Added Spanish== BALANCE CHANGES ==- Reroll cost increased from 3 to 5- Knockback Bullet damage increased by 50%- Curved Bullet damage increased by 50%== BUG FIXES ==- Fixed a bug where it was not possible to take a screenshot when pressing F12 |
| LasTar - Hotfix v2.2.1 | 2026-04-05 | - Fixed a bug where the "Attack Delay" text in the stats was appearing duplicated.- Now Player 1 only needs to wait 30 seconds (instead of 60) for Player 2 to revive (and vice versa) |
| LasTar v2.2 Update - Multiplayer! | 2026-03-29 | - Added local multiplayer mode- In this mode, 2 players can play together — one using a controller and the other using the keyboard. Enemies appear in double, and leaderboard access is disabled.- Both players can also play challenges together, and each can pick up upgrades independently, without needing permission from the other.-When a player dies, they must wait 60 seconds to respawn. If the other player dies while one is already dead, the game ends-You can also play using Steam Remote Play TogetherI made this update with a lot of care — I hope you enjoy it! |
| LasTar v2.1 Update - New Language | 2026-03-26 | -now the top 3 placed players have a highlighted color-bug fixed where the upgrade "Shoots 1 Additional Bullet" was no longer appearing-added Indonesian language |
| LasTar v2.0 - Major Update | 2026-03-22 | New ChallengesRare Upgrades BannedDirectional DashYou Are the Enemy, Enemies are YouHUD DisabledRandomized RaritiesNew EvolutionsShield Evolution – Breaking your shield kills 4 enemiesSlow On Hit Evolution – Hitting enemies creates a pool that slows themContact Damage Evolution – Your defense now increases contact damageBug FixesFixed a bug where the charm that made common items 30% stronger did not work correctly with +4% Damage Reduction upgradesFixed garbled Japanese text issuesQuality of LifeVolume slider is now fully draggableBalance ChangesFrom Wave 70 and above, difficulty has been considerably reducedNew Upgrades2% / 6% chance to fire |
| LasTar – Hotfix v1.1 | 2026-03-17 | Patch NotesQuality of Life Improved leaderboard spacing for better readability.Player names are now easier to read.Big things are coming in v2.0 — stay tuned! |
| LasTar v1.1 — Balance Update & New Content | 2026-03-16 | Patch NotesBalance ChangesVirus damage increased by 30%.Virus now have a higher critical hit chance.Laser damage increased by 40%.Laser now have a higher critical hit chance.Explosion area reduced by 10%.Explosions now have a lower critical hit chance.Mechanics ChangesChallenge 5 reworked: now has a 50% chance to apply a 2x effect instead of a guaranteed multiplier.Curved bullets can now spawn curving either to the left or right.Bug FixesFixed an issue where the Stardust Drop Chance Charm would cap Stardust drop rates at 30%, even after obtaining other bonuses.Fixed a bug where Damage Reduction upgrades suffered percentage precision errors, c |
| LasTar – Hotfix 1.0.1 | 2026-03-14 | Patch NotesFixed an issue where picking the Laser upgrade caused the game to spawn double the enemies and advance two waves instead of one.Corrected a Portuguese typo: "Poeria" → "Poeira". |
| LasTar is Out Now! | 2026-03-12 | LasTar launches today – March 12! Thank you to everyone who added the game to their wishlist and supported the project. I did my best to create the best game I could for you.I hope you enjoy experimenting with builds, unlocking upgrades, and surviving the endless waves.Good luck out there! |